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Common Raven

Common Raven in the snow at Hidden Valley.

NPS Photo / Rachel Ames

Size: 22-27”Description: Glossy black overall with a heavy, thick beak.Migratory Status: Year-round residents of Rocky Mountain National Park.Habitat: Can be seen in all areas of the Park but prefer more open areas including grasslands, shrublands and riparian areas. Usually nest on cliffs. Diet: Eat a variety of foods including carrion, small mammals, grains and berries.

Common Raven (call)

Common Raven call recorded in the Pine Ridge Campsite area in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Duration:

1 minute

Credit / Author:

J. Job

Date created:

2016-05-31

Common Raven (call)

Common Raven call recorded in the Moraine Park Campground area in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that another bird and the buzz of a hummingbird flying by can also be heard in the background.

Duration:

1 minute, 10 seconds

Credit / Author:

J. Job

Date created:

2015-06-24

Common Raven (call)

Common Raven call recorded on the Cub Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that an American Robin, a Chipping Sparrow and a Song Sparrow can be heard in the background.